Your New Role...Background Painter is responsible for painting backgrounds, and any other background-related art that the production may require, ensuring style and quality of show are met.
Your Role Accountabilities...- Draw, paint or create backgrounds manually, by computer or both for animated production.
- Design backgrounds for characters and objects to live in and move through in a natural manner.
- Meet with creative supervisor(s) to ensure color needs of show are fulfilled. 4. Complete all color work within assigned deadlines.
- Communicate progress of work to appropriate production staff.
- Ensure all artwork is properly backed up and stored appropriately.
Qualifications & Experience...Work Experience
- Previous work experience as a Background painter on a television and/or feature animated production.
Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification
- Trade school degree or certification; Bachelor's degree in animation; or equivalent work experience.
Knowledge/Skills
- Strong knowledge of color theory and lighting.
Preferred...- Excellent artistic, technical, and creative skills.
- Ability to organize, multi-task, and prioritize in a fast paced environment.
- Must be able to maintain a positive, upbeat and professional attitude.
- Must be able to meet deadlines.
How We Get Things Done...This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery's total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $94,553.00 - $175,598.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.
